Northern Trust Open - Final Round

Harry How

John Merrick poses with the trophy after his playoff win over Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.

John Merrick poses with the trophy after his playoff win over Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.

Northern Trust Open - Final Round

Stephen Dunn

Charlie Beljan celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole to tie for the lead during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Beljan eventually lost in a playoff to John Merrick.

Charlie Beljan celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole to tie for the lead during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Beljan eventually lost in a playoff to John Merrick.

Northern Trust Open - Final Round

Harry How

John Merrick poses with the trophy after his playoff win over Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.

John Merrick poses with the trophy after his playoff win over Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.

Northern Trust Open - Final Round

Harry How

John Merrick chips out of the rough on the first playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Merrick would beat Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole to win the tournament.

John Merrick chips out of the rough on the first playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Merrick would beat Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole to win the tournament.

Northern Trust Open - Final Round

Chris Condon

Charlie Beljan hits from the 18th fairway on the first playoff hole (No. 18) during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.

Charlie Beljan hits from the 18th fairway on the first playoff hole (No. 18) during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California.